The Zuru State Constituency by-election in Kebbi State started on Saturday with a noticeable lack of enthusiasm among voters. Reports from Zuru town indicate that many polling stations experienced minimal participation from the electorate.
This election was called to fill the seat left vacant after the passing of former Speaker Mohammed Usman Zuru, who died on April 6. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials were deployed to various polling units, but they faced a sluggish response from the public.
At Alhaji Budo Polling Unit in the Rafin Zuru community, electoral staff were observed waiting idly for voters to show up. Similarly, at Mango Waje Polling Unit in the Manga area, voting began around 9:14 a.m., but only a handful of people were in line at that time.
Across several polling units visited, the low turnout was a common theme. Residents appeared to be going about their regular routines, as shops, fuel stations, and other businesses remained open. Some INEC personnel had not yet arrived at their assigned polling units by 9:31 a.m., while others awaited further directives before proceeding to their posts.